Martyr CMX12 Zinc Streamline Shaft Anode – Large Diameter | Stainless Allen Screw | Saltwater
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Martyr Zinc Streamline Shaft Anode — CMX12 | Saltwater
A large-diameter zinc streamline sacrificial shaft anode for inboard propeller shafts in saltwater environments. The streamline (teardrop) profile reduces hydrodynamic drag compared to a standard round shaft anode, making it a preferred choice for performance-conscious inboard installations on larger vessels. Secured with a stainless steel Allen head screw for a clean, tool-accessible installation.
Note: Confirm your shaft diameter against the CMX12 specification before ordering. This is a large-diameter unit in the CMX streamline series — verify the shaft diameter matches your installation.
Zinc is the traditional choice for saltwater environments. If you operate in freshwater or brackish water, a magnesium or aluminum alloy shaft anode is the correct choice for those water types.
Part Information
- Part Number: CMX12
- Brand: Martyr Anodes
- Anode Material: Zinc
- Anode Type: Streamline Shaft Anode
- Fastener: Stainless steel Allen head screw
- Best Use: Saltwater environments; large-diameter inboard shafts
Compatible Applications
- Large-diameter inboard propeller shafts — confirm shaft diameter before ordering
- Applications where reduced hydrodynamic drag is preferred over a standard round anode
- Saltwater operating environments
Related Streamline Shaft Anodes
- Martyr CMX02 Zinc Streamline Shaft Anode – 7/8” — smaller zinc streamline anode
- Aluminum Streamline Shaft Anode – 7/8” — aluminum option for saltwater and brackish water
- Magnesium Streamline Shaft Anode – 7/8” — magnesium option for freshwater
- Aluminum Streamline Shaft Anode 1” — CMT-X03AL
- Aluminum Streamline Shaft Anode 1-1/8” — CMT-X04AL
- Zinc Streamline Shaft Anode 1-1/2” — CMT-X07
Service Interval
Inspect shaft anodes at every haulout and replace when worn to approximately 50% of original size. Shaft anodes can deplete faster than hull or drive anodes due to their direct exposure on the rotating shaft — inspect more frequently on vessels kept in high-galvanic marina environments.
Parts Desk Insights
The CMX12 is a large-diameter streamline shaft anode suited to bigger inboard vessels where shaft diameter and drag reduction both matter. The streamline profile sheds water cleanly and creates less turbulence than a round anode at speed, but provides slightly less sacrificial mass than a full-round anode of the same shaft diameter — in very high-galvanic environments, inspect more frequently. Zinc is a reliable saltwater choice, but if your boat moves between fresh and salt water, an aluminum alloy streamline anode is the more versatile option. Always confirm the anode has solid metal-to-metal contact with the shaft — a loose fit or painted shaft surface will prevent the anode from working.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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